Batman: Whatever Happened to the Capered Crusader? (Deluxe edition)

Batman's Death is the focus with subplots related to Catwoman, The Joker and the Riddler. Three other stories include Black and White World, Pavane about Poison Ivy, and Original Sins about the Riddler. Exquisite color, crisp artistry and superhero status will enthrall any Batman fan of any age. Gaiman manages to capture the essence of Batman through the story of Batman's funeral. All his associates, both friend or foe, show up at his funeral. Featured are the Joker and Catwoman. For those unfamiliar with Batman's Gotham city, readers will find about Batman's early life as well as the lives of those he fights. Exquisite color and crisp artistry by Andy Kubert and Scott Williams and easy to read text draw the reader into the story. The artistry renders Batman from the perspective of many former Batman illustrators. One section shows the creation of a few pages from the rough layout through pencil renderings. Perfect for the art student who wants to draw Batman and Gotham City. The stories of Poison Ivy, Cat Woman and The Riddler flesh out the intricate personalities that Batman encounters. Whether a new fan of Batman or a lifelong fan of the series, this book will be a must purchase for all due to the excellent art work - some almost like oil paintings - that engage the reader to look deeper into the artwork to find hidden insights. Mention of classics such as Moby Dick, Shakespeare and even "Goodnight Moon" abound. The suspense of each section will carry the reader deep into the story line. A must purchase for Batman aficionados of any age. LMcN Superheroes

Information on TriState Reviews

The Tri State Young Adult Review Committee has been in existence for more than 40 years. It has evolved over the decades into an organization comprised of dedicated professionals interested in evaluating new resources and sharing these findings with other professionals in the field. The committee is a fluid group that represents public schools, public libraries, and private schools in the Tri-State area of PA, DE, and NJ. You can see a list of our members and additional information on our website: www.tristatereviews.orgChairpersonLinda McNeil

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Classroom teachers and librarians will want to check out this blog to read about some books and media that our group receives throughout the year. As chairperson, I will be sharing tips, tools, and cool reads that are of interest currently. Tristatereviews prepares a Books of Note yearly. That list is extensive but not correlated to this blog. Please leave your comments about these books for others to read. Then check out our sister site (BookPushinTechie.blogspot.com) that covers technology in education.Linda McNeil, chairpersonBookPushinTechie@gmail.com